Legal Advice

OVERTIME

Q: Do I have to pay overtime to hourly employees?A: You bet you do, and there is heck to pay if you don't. The relevant law in question here ...

DISTINGUISHING MISDEMEANOR FROM FELONY

Q: What distinguishes a misdemeanor from a felony?A: Felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors. Robbery, kidnapping, rape, and ...

WHO CAN MARRY YOU?

Q: Who may legally conduct a marriage ceremony?A: Besides judges, in some states county clerks or other government officials may conduct ...

FOREIGNERS STAYING IN THE U.S.

Q: How can a foreigner extend his stay in the United States?A: A nonimmigrant temporarily enters the United States for a specific purpose ...

CARS AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

Q: Should I purchase a service contract on my new car?A: Service contracts are optional and expensive, and often, the coverage overlaps the ...

ADOPTION RECORDS

Q: Who has access to adoption records?A: Court adoption records are sealed and can only be opened by court order. Only Oregon allows adopted ...

TO LEASE OR NOT TO LEASE

Q. I'm a residential tenant. Do I want a yearly lease or a month-to-month agreement?A. The answer is--a yearly lease. The reason is that a ...